Sarah van Oostetom

About

Designs centre around the unique natural qualities of leather and how carry items interact with the human form. With a degree in Fine Art (RMIT Melbourne) and having studied under master craftsmen in Australia and Japan, Sarah has a refined technique in leather crafting incorporating local and foreign, traditional and contemporary, skills, techniques and tools. All leather and patterns are measured and cut by hand. Time is taken to piece together every element and up to sixteen hand made processes are used per bag.

Leathers are carefully selected from local and international suppliers for their particular application. Eco friendly dyes and finishes are used and the most ethically produced natural leathers where possible. Every piece is meticulously handcrafted in a boutique artist studio in Melbourne with the same passion and attention to detail as the work of an artist.

You can follow the handmade process on Facebook and Instagram, you may even see your very own purchase being put together.